Firewood Weight Calculator
Estimate stacked volume, cord equivalent, and carrying weight by species and moisture level.
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📏Calculator Inputs
⚖Species Weight Spec Grid
📊Reference Tables
| Depth | Sq Ft per Cord | Sq M per Cord | Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 in | 192 sq ft | 17.84 m2 | Single-row porch rack |
| 12 in | 128 sq ft | 11.89 m2 | Standard one-row stack |
| 16 in | 96 sq ft | 8.92 m2 | Most split log lengths |
| 24 in | 64 sq ft | 5.95 m2 | Deep storage bay |
| Bundle Type | Volume | Bundles per Cord | Typical Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Camp Bundle | 0.75 cu ft | 171 bundles | 12 to 18 lb |
| Standard Store Bundle | 1.0 cu ft | 128 bundles | 16 to 24 lb |
| Half-Rack Bundle | 1.5 cu ft | 85 bundles | 24 to 34 lb |
| Utility Sack | 2.0 cu ft | 64 bundles | 30 to 45 lb |
| Common Setup | Stack Size (ft) | Volume (cu ft) | Cord Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekend Fire Pit | 4 x 2 x 2 | 16 | 0.13 cord |
| RV Season Box | 6 x 2.5 x 3 | 45 | 0.35 cord |
| Cabin Shoulder Stock | 8 x 4 x 4 | 128 | 1.00 cord |
| Winter Reserve | 12 x 4 x 4 | 192 | 1.50 cord |
| Species | Green lb/cord | Seasoned lb/cord | Heat Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak | 3900 | 3200 | Very long |
| Hickory | 4100 | 3400 | Very long |
| Maple | 3700 | 3000 | Long |
| Pine | 2600 | 2000 | Short |
🛻Load Comparison Spec Grid
Compact SUV Cargo
Suggested max loose firewood load around 400 to 700 lb depending on payload sticker and passenger count.
Half-Ton Pickup Bed
Typical practical firewood target is 900 to 1400 lb after accounting for tools, hitch load, and passengers.
Single Axle Utility Trailer
Many 5x8 trailers handle 1200 to 1800 lb of wood when axle, tires, and coupler ratings align.
Class C Rear Storage
Rear cargo limits vary widely, so compare final estimate with axle-by-axle scale readings before long trips.
Calculator outputs are planning estimates. Confirm final towing and payload limits from the vehicle, hitch, and axle labels before transport.
The weight of firewood depends on two main factors: the density of the wood and the amount of moisture in it. Weight of firewood ranges depending on species and dryness. Green wood weighs more than dry, because it comes from recently cut tree before you dry it.
Standard string of dry firewood has between 2,000 and 3,000 pounds. You can carry it by means of 3/4-ton or 1/2-ton pickup. Full string reaches even 5,000 pounds.
How Heavy Is Firewood?
Different species have different weights. Hardwoods give more heat for same amount and burn more longer than soft wood. Dry soft wood weighs around 1/2 to 3/4 ton.
Hardwood at least one ton to 1.5 ton. Green versions weigh 1.5 to twice that much. For instance, green oak-string has around 3,000 to 4,000 pounds.
Air-dried oak in around 20% moisture weighs 2,200 to 2,800 pounds for string. Ash, oak and locust are between the heavy. Weight of 1.4 cubic foot of 16-inch oak firewood weights between 45 and 50 pounds.
Pallet with 53 cubic feet of dry firewood weigh around 1,500 pounds. Wet wood adds 75% to 100% weight. That pushes it almost to 3,000 pounds.
Package of firewood usually has 5 to 10 pounds. Kindling packages weigh 20 to 30 pounds. Each kindling package likes size to a 50-pound bag of potatoes.
275 gallon portable container can hold at least one face cord of wood. Full of green wood, it weighs around 1,500 pounds. One 1/6 cord in two portable containers have between 600 and 800 pounds when loaded.
Transport firewood is hard cause. Many regions ban it by means of laws, because it can spread dangerous insects. It is best to buy wood locally or use propane fire.
Adding too much weight do not value. For three-night camping journey with two-hour fires each night, you can take more than 120 pounds of firewood from woods. Think about weight when you pack.
Do not leave firewood close of either on camper for more than a moment.
